soya Chunk Masala /Meal Maker Masala
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.kothiyavunu.com/2011/03/soya-chunk-meal-maker-masala.html
Categories: Gravy
Ingredients
- Soya Chunks (Nutrella or any other brand) : 1 packet
- Onion : 1 big, (finely sliced)
- Tomatoes : 2 medium (finely chopped)
- Ginger-Garlic Paste : 1 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
- Meat Masala : 3 tbsp
- Curry leaves : 1 sprig
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
- Oil : 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- For Grinding Masala Powder :
- Cinnamon : 1 inch piece
- Cloves : 4
- Green Cardamom: 2
- Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp
- Fennel Seeds : 1/2 tsp
- Whole Black Pepper : 5-7 (increase or decrease according to your tolerance)
Directions
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Place the soya chunks in a bowl and fill it up with enough hot water so that the soya chunks are completely immersed. Leave it aside for 20-25 minutes. After soaking in water, the soya chunks would appear double in volume. Squeeze all the water from the soya chunks.
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Dry roast the meat masala, red chilli powder for couple of minutes and remove from the fire.
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Marinate the soy chunk with roasted meat masala and red chilli powder, salt to taste for 10-20 minutes.
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Meanwhile dry roast the spices listed above “For Grinding Masala” and ground to fine powder and set it aside.
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Heat 1tbsp oil in pan/kadai and saute onions till translucent.
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Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and saute for couple of minutes.
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Add tomatoes, adjust the salt and cook till they turn soft and mushy.
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Add the marinated soya chunks, mix well and 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook over low medium heat until it start to ooze out water.
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Now remove the lid, combine well and cook until all the water evaporates.
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. Add the grounded spice powder, remaining 1 tbsp oil, fresh curry leaves, combine well and dry roast it in medium heat till browned up (Note : Stir in between to avoid burning and it takes 30-45 minutes approximately).
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. Once soya chunk masala have attained the dark brown color then remove from the fire.
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. Garnish with coriander leaves.
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. Tasty Soya chunk /Meal maker Masala is ready to serve. Serve as a side dish for rice or with Indian breads